Chapter 136: Avengers
"Hey, buddy! I was waiting for your call," Tony's voice came through, oozing his usual cocky charm. In the background, Dave could faintly hear the buzz of machinery and what sounded like someone—probably Happy—arguing with another engineer. "Please tell me you've landed yourself another one of your Devil Contracts or something equally dramatic."
Dave chuckled, shaking his head. "Nope."
"Then don't call me," Tony quipped, the sound of something clattering in the background. "I'm a busy man, you know."
"But I've got something equally exciting," Dave teased, leaning back in his chair.
"Oh, great," Tony said, his voice laced with sarcasm. "Give me a moment to get champagne ready."
Dave smirked, knowing exactly how to pique Tony's curiosity. "You're going to want to hear this."
"Nope, I'm not, unless it's another world adventure," Tony said flatly.
"Oh, there is another world—only this time, an alien army is coming to invade us," Dave replied with a calm yet teasing tone.
Tony paused, his voice dropping. "Wait, let's not joke about this," he said, dismissing Happy, who had been fussing over the tower's decorations. The Stark Tower was now fully operational, and Happy was helping with some final touches to its design.
"You're joking, right?" Tony asked, narrowing his eyes.
"Nope, and it wasn't me this time, if that's what you're wondering," Dave said with a smirk. "You know SHIELD?"